salaryChesapeake is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$105
👥 People living there
252,583
195,300
Commute to work
25.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.9%
32.3%
Own their home
74.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Vancouver for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,350 | $105,090 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,200 | +63% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $85,170 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $130,310 | +46% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,710 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $54,780 | +40% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $82,330 | +30% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $64,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $87,723 in Vancouver, 17% more in Chesapeake.